In today's video, we are going to talk about 10 plants that are poisonous to chickens and why you should keep them away from your flock. Chickens are curious creatures and they love to explore and peck at different things in their environment. But some plants can be harmful or even fatal to them if they eat them. So let's find out what these plants are and how to prevent your chickens from eating them.
1. Deadly Nightshade
The first plant on our list is deadly nightshade, also known as belladonna or atropa belladonna. This plant has purple flowers and black berries that look tempting to chickens, but they contain a powerful toxin called atropine that affects the nervous system and can cause paralysis, convulsions, and death.
2. Foxglove
The second plant on our list is foxglove, also known as digitalis or digitalis purpurea. This plant has tall spikes of pink or purple flowers that attract bees and hummingbirds, but they are very dangerous to chickens. Foxglove contains a substance called digoxin, which is used to treat heart problems in humans, but it can cause irregular heartbeat, cardiac arrest, and death in chickens.
3. Rhubarb
The third plant on our list is rhubarb, also known as rheum or rheum rhabarbarum. This plant has large green leaves and red stalks that are edible and used to make pies, jams, and sauces. But the leaves are very toxic to chickens and contain a high amount of oxalic acid, which can cause kidney failure, seizures, and death. Rhubarb is also harmful to humans and animals if the leaves are eaten, and they can cause skin irritation and mouth ulcers if touched.
4. Lily of the Valley
The fourth plant on our list is lily of the valley, also known as convallaria or convallaria majalis. This plant has small white flowers that smell sweet and are used to make perfumes and cosmetics. But they are very poisonous to chickens and contain a compound called convallatoxin, which can cause vomiting, diarrhea, irregular heartbeat, and death. Lily of the valley is also toxic to humans and animals, and it can cause skin rashes and eye irritation if touched.
5. Yew
The fifth plant on our list is yew, also known as taxus or taxus baccata. This plant has dark green needles and red berries that look attractive to chickens, but they are very deadly and contain a substance called taxine, which can cause respiratory failure, cardiac arrest, and death. Yew is also lethal to humans and animals, and it can cause nausea, dizziness, and convulsions if ingested.
6. Daffodil
The sixth plant on our list is daffodil, also known as narcissus or narcissus pseudonarcissus. This plant has bright yellow flowers that are a sign of spring and are used to celebrate Easter and Mother's Day.
7. Hydrangea
The seventh plant on our list is hydrangea, also known as hortensia or hydrangea macrophylla. This plant has large clusters of pink, blue, or white flowers that are popular for landscaping and decoration.
8. Azalea
The eighth plant on our list is azalea, also known as rhododendron or rhododendron simsii. This plant has bright and colorful flowers that are a sign of spring and are used to celebrate Easter and Mother's Day. But they are very dangerous to chickens and contain a compound called grayanotoxin, which can cause drooling, vomiting, paralysis, and death.
9. Castor Bean
The ninth plant on our list is castor bean, also known as ricinus or ricinus communis. This plant has large green leaves and red or yellow seeds that are used to make castor oil and biodiesel.
10. Hemlock
The tenth and final plant on our list is hemlock, also known as conium or conium maculatum. This plant has small white flowers and purple-spotted stems that are similar to parsley or carrot.
So how can you protect your chickens from these deadly plants? The best way is to avoid planting them in your garden or near your chicken coop or run. You can also educate yourself on how to distinguish these deadly plants from other edible plants. If you suspect that your chickens have eaten them, you should contact your veterinarian immediately.
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00:00 Introduction
00:31 DEADLY NIGHTSHADE
01:13 FOXGLOVE
02:07 RHUBARB
02:59 LILY OF THE VALLEY
03:55 YEW Plant
04:49 DAFFODIL
05:38 HYDRANGEA
06:35 AZALEA
07:32 CASTOR BEAN
08:25 HEMLOCK
5 июл 2024
